How Often Should You Get a Roof Inspection?

Once a year, and after any storm that brings hail or high wind. That is the schedule we suggest to most homeowners. The age of the roof, what it is made of and how much weather it takes can move it up.

Once a year for most homes

A yearly inspection catches small problems before they turn into leaks: a few loose shingles, a clogged gutter, a small leak at a vent. Fixed early, most of these are quick repairs. Left for a few seasons, water gets into the decking, the insulation and the ceiling below, and the bill grows with it.

When to check more often

After every major storm

Hail and high wind can damage a roof in ways you cannot see from the yard. Hail can crack a shingle or knock off its granules without leaving a hole, and wind can break the seal under a shingle that then settles back into place. Neither leaks right away. Both can leak by the next big rain. Schedule an inspection as soon as you can after the storm, even if the roof looks fine.

What you can check yourself

From the ground, look for missing or curled shingles, debris in the valleys and gutters, and any part of the roofline that dips. Inside, look for water stains on ceilings, especially on the top floor.

A check from the ground is a good habit, but it does not replace an inspection. A roofer who walks the roof and looks at the decking from the attic finds things you cannot see from the yard, like broken seals, worn flashing and hail bruising.

Signs that should not wait

How our inspections work

Our inspections are free and scheduled within 24 hours. A typical house takes about 45 minutes. We walk the roof, check the decking from the attic where we can get to it, and give you a photo report you keep whether or not you hire us. If the roof is in good shape, we will tell you that and when to have it checked again. If it needs work, you will know whether it is a repair, a replacement or an insurance claim.

Call (855) 741-ROOF to schedule an inspection.